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Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a congenital condition marked by a short or restricted lingual frenulum, which limits tongue movement. Lingual frenotomy is a highly effective procedure to correct ankyloglossia and alleviate resultant functional challenges such as speech articulation difficulties especially in young children. A four-year-old male child reported with the primary complaint of speech difficulty and restricted tongue mobility. Clinical examination revealed Kotlow's Class II tongue-tie. Following administration of local anesthesia, the lingual frenotomy was performed using electrocautery, enabling precise release of lingual frenulum with effective hemostasis. No intraoral sutures were required. At the one-week post-treatment visit, clinical assessment revealed significantly improved tongue mobility and speech articulation, highlighting electrocautery-assisted lingual frenotomy as a safe, efficient, and effective technique for treating ankyloglossia in young children.

Ankyloglossia; electrocautery; frenotomy.